Podcast appearances and mentions of Jackson Heights

Description Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, a Queens Democrat who represents the 34th Assembly District (Astoria, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Woodside), and Eli Valentín, a political analyst and columnist, joined the show to discuss Latino voters and the New York City mayoral race. With host Ben Max, they discussed Zohran Mamdani's surprisingly strong performance among Latino voters, key issues of importance in the race, Mamdani's record in the Assembly, the challenges he could face in implementing his agenda, and more. (Related reading: Valentín's post-primary column on the Latino vote: https://citylimits.org/latino-voters-and-the-political-earthquake-in-new-york/) Ep 516

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend a classroom aboard a spaceship filled with non-human children? In Episode 92 of the Alien UFO Podcast, Simon Bown delves into the extraordinary world of Linda Smith, as he reads excerpts from her captivating book, "The Kings Are Coming: A Multi-Generational Intergalactic Odyssey. " This episode takes you on a breathtaking journey through Linda's childhood of UFO sightings and experiences with extraterrestrial beings, revealing a reality that challenges our understanding of the universe and our place within it.Linda's narrative is a remarkable account of her encounters with various extraterrestrial beings, including her special bond with a red-haired boy and her mentorship under a significant mantis-like creature. As she recounts her experiences, listeners will gain insights into her empathic abilities and the unique training she received from the Sisterhood, an interstellar council composed of diverse alien species. This episode not only explores Linda's UFO sightings and her personal story but also connects to broader themes of alien visitation theories and the rich tapestry of high strangeness phenomena.The discussion extends to Linda's mother's documented UFO sightings, which began in December 1994, and the family's encounters with triangular craft soaring above their neighborhood. These historic UFO cases add layers of intrigue to an already fascinating narrative, inviting listeners to ponder the implications of such unexplained phenomena. As Simon emphasizes the importance of Linda's story, he encourages everyone to explore her book for a deeper understanding of her intergalactic journey.Join us in Episode 92 of the Alien UFO Podcast as we investigate extraterrestrial life and the evidence that supports its existence. Whether you're a seasoned ufologist or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to enrich your understanding of UFO phenomena analysis and the implications of alien visitation. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with Linda's powerful experiences that challenge our perceptions of reality and the universe. Tune in and discover the incredible world of extraterrestrial encounters that await you!BioLinda Smith is a multigenerational experiencer for the past fifty years (spanning four generations), author and mother of four children. She was born in Manhattan, New York, in 1964. She and her family lived in Jackson Heights, Queens, until 1966, then grew up in Uniondale and Freeport, New York. She studied business at C.W. Post Campus. Linda Smith has worked in education since 1998.Her maternal grandmother never really spoke about any experiences but did have an unexplained scoop mark on her leg since she was a child. Linda's mother always suspected that this was from alien contact but never asked her mother about it. Linda's mother, Ruth, started openly showing an interest in UFOs in 1994 and that is when she started logging every sighting and experience she had. Linda started journaling shortly after that at the request of her mother. All four of Linda's children have also had several experiences over the years.This makes them the fourth generation in this family having UFO experiences. In September, 2017, Linda became a member of the Executive Council for the New Mexico UFO and Paranormal Forum. She is also a panel member for the abduction group for the NMUPF. Linda has been asked to speak at the 2018 UFO Watchtower conference in Hooper, Colorado, and has been asked to be a guest several times for Aquarian Radio to speak about her experiences over the past fifty years. Linda and her husband Richard live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and are working on their latest project, the Human Origins Conference. To contact her for a speaking engagement, visit ufoteacher.com today.https://www.ufoteacher.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KPYZGD https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

Have you ever wondered what it's like to encounter beings from beyond our world? In Episode 185 of the Alien UFO Podcast, host Simon Bown sits down with Linda Smith, a multi-generational UFO experiencer and the author of 'The Kings Are Coming. ' Linda's journey into the realm of alien abductions began at the tender age of three, when she first caught a glimpse of glowing feet in her hallway—an encounter that would set the stage for a lifetime of high strangeness phenomena.Throughout this captivating episode, Linda shares her profound experiences with UFO sightings and alien visitations, revealing the deep emotional and psychological impacts these encounters have had on her and her family. As a participant in numerous UFO forums and conferences, she has dedicated herself to investigating extraterrestrial life and understanding the historic UFO cases that shape our perception of the unknown.Linda's book chronicles her family's intergalactic experiences, detailing the 'kings'—the term her sister affectionately used for the beings who visited them. She recounts her training aboard UFOs, where she developed telepathic communication skills and even healing abilities. As a mentor to other children on board, she plays a crucial role in guiding them through their own alien abductions, emphasizing the generational aspect of these extraordinary encounters.Listeners will be enthralled by Linda's insights into the craft beyond human technology and the unexplained phenomena that continue to baffle researchers and enthusiasts alike. With a rich history of Scottish UFO sightings and abduction experiences, her narrative blends personal anecdotes with broader themes of paranormal investigations and evidence of alien life.As the episode unfolds, Linda hints at a significant event on the horizon, leaving listeners pondering the implications of future alien abductions. Join us as we explore the depths of the alien UFO phenomena, diving into the mysteries that surround us. This episode is not just about UFOs; it's about understanding our place in the universe and the extraordinary experiences that connect us to the cosmos.Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the Alien UFO Podcast, where we peel back the layers of our reality to uncover the truth about UFOs, aliens, and the history of UFO encounters that continue to intrigue and inspire.BioLinda Smith is a multigenerational experiencer for the past fifty years (spanning four generations), author and mother of four children. She was born in Manhattan, New York, in 1964. She and her family lived in Jackson Heights, Queens, until 1966, then grew up in Uniondale and Freeport, New York. She studied business at C.W. Post Campus. Linda Smith has worked in education since 1998.Her maternal grandmother never really spoke about any experiences but did have an unexplained scoop mark on her leg since she was a child. Linda's mother always suspected that this was from alien contact but never asked her mother about it. Linda's mother, Ruth, started openly showing an interest in UFOs in 1994 and that is when she started logging every sighting and experience she had. Linda started journaling shortly after that at the request of her mother. All four of Linda's children have also had several experiences over the years.This makes them the fourth generation in this family having UFO experiences. In September, 2017, Linda became a member of the Executive Council for the New Mexico UFO and Paranormal Forum. She is also a panel member for the abduction group for the NMUPF. Linda has been asked to speak at the 2018 UFO Watchtower conference in Hooper, Colorado, and has been asked to be a guest several times for Aquarian Radio to speak about her experiences over the past fifty years. Linda and her husband Richard live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and are working on their latest project, the Human Origins Conference. To contact her for a speaking engagement, visit ufoteacher.com today.https://www.ufoteacher.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KPYZGD https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

On today's episode we discuss New York City politics: voters have tapped democratic socialist Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani as the Democratic Party's next standard-bearer. Mamdani—an immigrant-rights organizer turned lawmaker and one of the most outspoken progressives in Albany—defeated a crowded field by running on housing justice, fare-free mass transit, and a cease-fire-now foreign-policy platform that energized young and immigrant voters from Astoria to Jackson Heights. Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderEaston University - https://www.eastonuniversity.comRed, White, & Brand – Text TODD at 317-210-2830 for a 10% discount.

On today's episode we discuss New York City politics: voters have tapped democratic socialist Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani as the Democratic Party's next standard-bearer. Mamdani—an immigrant-rights organizer turned lawmaker and one of the most outspoken progressives in Albany—defeated a crowded field by running on housing justice, fare-free mass transit, and a cease-fire-now foreign-policy platform that energized young and immigrant voters from Astoria to Jackson Heights. Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderEaston University - https://www.eastonuniversity.comRed, White, & Brand – Text TODD at 317-210-2830 for a 10% discount.

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented James Martinez (Dexter: Original Sin, House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Love, Victor), who takes us on a deeply personal and inspiring journey through his life and career. From growing up in Jackson Heights, NY, to his Colombian mother’s resilience after his father’s passing, James shares how a dedicated teacher encouraged him to apply to the prestigious Juilliard School—a move that changed everything. He also takes us back to his early days as a teenage impersonator in NYC comedy clubs, long before he found himself on set with Hollywood’s biggest names. We also dive into how James balances marriage, fatherhood, and an intense acting career, plus what it was like working alongside icons like Giancarlo Esposito, Patrick Dempsey, and Christian Slater. And in an exclusive, James gives us a sneak peek at his latest project—a "Freestyle" play with his friend/mentor David Zayas.

In this episode, we sit down with Senator Jessica Ramos, a proud daughter of Jackson Heights, Queens, whose journey from a working-class Colombian immigrant household to the New York State Senate fuels her fight for the people. Now, she’s running for NYC Mayor, determined to create a city that truly uplifts immigrants, workers, and everyday New Yorkers. She calls out Mayor Eric Adams for vilifying immigrants while benefiting from their labor, exposes NY’s wage theft crisis, and stresses why a Latino-majority city needs a Spanish-speaking mayor. She also shares her life beyond politics—being a mom, still riding the NYC subway, her love for salsa music, and even meeting Bad Bunny before his rise to fame. With her campaign in full swing, she’s raising funds to qualify for the ballot and pushing for real change. Tune in to hear why she believes it’s time for bold leadership in NYC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrien Brody readily admits that the New York City he grew up in was rough around the edges. A native of Jackson Heights, Queens, he says the years he spent there in the '70s and '80s toughened him, but also made him empathetic—in other words, it gave him the ammunition he needed to become an actor. It wasn’t long into Brody's career that minor successes became major ones. Early roles in Restaurant and Summer of Sam in the late 1990s led to Roman Polanski’s The Pianist in 2002, a part that made the 29-year old the youngest to ever win the Academy Award for Best Actor. And while Brody’s career hasn’t slowed in the intervening decades, his latest performance, in The Brutalist, has drawn the same type of rare, unanimous acclaim that his breakthrough in The Pianist did. On this episode of Table for Two, Brody joins host Bruce Bozzi to discuss what drew him to the performing arts, the mental toll of method acting, and his perspective on this year’s Oscars, which take place March 2. Hear a preview of the episode below, and listen and subscribe on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. Samantha Max, reporter covering public safety for WNYC/Gothamist, who was in the courtroom covering the trial. And Tiffany Cabán, NYC Council Member (District 22, Astoria, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside and Rikers Island), shares legislation she's working on related to mental health care.

On this week's podcast, Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, discuss recent eating adventures. Pat took the subway to Jackson Heights, a multicultural neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It's home to a large population of Nepalese and Tibetan families, and momos are one of their specialties.  Momos are round or crescent-shaped steamed or fried dumplings with fillings of spiced beef, chicken, goat, chives or potato. Led by a friend who has sampled many a momo in the Himalayas, the group visited four restaurants and one food truck, tasting a good cross-section of dumplings. It was a new culinary experience for Pat and one she would like to repeat soon. Both Menu Talk hosts described their opulent Thanksgiving feasts, and Bret continued his feasting on Black Friday. He and a group of longtime friends have a tradition of visiting Chinatown after turkey day, and this year they started with soup dumplings at Joe's Shanghai, a spot famous for the item. They followed that with drinks at Whiskey Tavern, then soup at Great NY Noodletown. Bret admitted the day-after “feasting” has gotten a bit lighter through the years. Pat visited Baar Baar, a modern Indian restaurant in NYC's East Village, where she enjoyed a dinner of small plates and inventive cocktails. Among the standouts was Dahi Puri, tiny crisp rice shells filled with potato, cilantro and spices and topped with yogurt mousse and house-made chutney. Her Anarkali cocktail was an Indian-flavored riff on an Aperol Spritz; a combination of gin, Aperol, rose cordial, cardamom and prosecco. We moved on to chat about smoothies and bowls after playing clips from an interview with Deborah Von Kutzleben, CMO of Tropical Smoothie Café. She discussed how the chain differentiates itself from its competitors with an all-day menu, how it is positioning itself for Gen Z's snacking style, and how items like a pork slider are the perfect add-ons for a signature smoothie. 

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On this episode of #TheFinestUnfiltered John & Eric sit down and discuss the New York State Troopers Deployed to a crime infested block in Jackson Heights Queens nicknamed "The Market of Sweethearts" Related Articles: https://nypost.com/2024/10/15/us-news/hochul-deploys-state-troopers-to-nycs-market-of-sweethearts-to-clean-up-crime-infested-block-where-hookers-prowl/ To Purchase a Coffee Mug https://the-finest-unfiltered-podcast.printify.me/product/10258644 To learn more about us visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered https://www.instagram.com/johndmacari/ https://www.instagram.com/mostcomplainedcop/ X: https://twitter.com/RetiredNYFinest/ https://twitter.com/JohnDMacari https://twitter.com/EricDymCop Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast To learn more about 30 Year (Ret) Colonel Tom Sullivan - Candidate NY State Assembly District 23 visit him at: https://www.sullivanforassembly.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-p-sullivan-7648746/ https://www.facebook.com/SullivanforStateAssembly https://x.com/Sully4Assembly https://www.instagram.com/sullivanforstateassembly/ If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/ tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you. #NYPD #NYC #Crime #Politics #Podcast #policepodcast #Cops #JohnMacari #EricDym

Jackson Heights business owners calling on Governor Hochul to to clean up crime-ridden Roosevelt Avenue, 79-year-old woman in critical condition after a fire in the Bronx, Mets can wrap up their National League series with a win tonight full 391 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:53:08 +0000 TF7ZRvi91ZE2HV4wmf0wh1PVgpfFnLD5 news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news Jackson Heights business owners calling on Governor Hochul to to clean up crime-ridden Roosevelt Avenue, 79-year-old woman in critical condition after a fire in the Bronx, Mets can wrap up their National League series with a win tonight The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Liza Wyles "LIZA with a Z" interviewed by Michelle Zeitlin A "Creative Lead" and a Writer and actually, a Multi-hyphenate. Liza Wyles, “toggled staff and freelance” roles and has been an executive at major companies and worked with some of the Biggest brands, including DISNEY's MARVEL. In fact, she's "Marvelized." As producer of original Marvel series for Disney + and a "bespoke comic book." With accents of grey in her hair, and glasses, she is a self affirmed NERD and that has served her just fine, thank you. Liza has a speaking voice that is easy to hear. She speaks with authority and warmth at the same time. She is direct. Honest, and even potent. Listen and learn and enjoy this interview with a woman who knows how to pivot. We're in a “Hollywood Contraction” according to the trades and industry pundits. What does that mean for the creative industry? While hundreds of industry employees are experiencing drastic lay-offs, we had this conversation and tried to be optimistic while also being real. Liza has a point of view as one who has diplomatically straddled the roles of studio executive and for-hire consultant. A native New Yorker from Jackson Heights, Liza went to Ithaca to study film. She learned how to CHAMELEONIZE herself. Her advice to the next CREATIVES listening to PASSION TO POWER: Don't wait for permission. Be FEARLESS.  You can learn more on Liza's LinkedIn profile or her website. Check out her blogs and she's about to write a book.... MoreZap.com Passion-Power.com Host, Michelle Zeitlin

NYPD officers shot at a man wielding a knife at a subway station in Brooklyn, leaving four people injured. Critics and observers are wondering how an attempt to enforce a relatively minor fare-evasion offence spiraled out of control. Tiffany Cabán,  NYC Council Member (District 22, Astoria, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside and Rikers Island) discusses this incident as well as her call for Mayor Eric Adams to resign amid a web of scandals and investigations.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to subpoenas he and his team received as part of a sprawling federal investigation into his 2021 campaign. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is struggling since reopening last Fall, following a city crackdown on unlicensed vendors. And finally, WNYC's Arun Venugopal takes us to a cultural center that has emerged in the depths of a Jackson Heights subway station.

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Penny Lane is a writer, wife and mother with an insatiable passion for life and books. Her latest book is Redeemed, A Memoir of a Stolen Childhood, a rise-from-the-ashes hero's story of overcoming abuse, trauma, and unbearable odds, of being waylaid by both family and religion's promise of love, and harnessing the resilience to find the way home. Redeemed offers a rare window into Eastern European immigrant culture and reads like a page-turning thriller. Especially relevant today, a time when marginalized people are increasingly finding a voice, this memoir will serve as an inspiration to women everywhere, encouraging them to overcome their obstacles and go after their dreams. As Penny says, "Someone once said: 'An easy life is hardly worth writing about.' So true. I am not who you see. You may see a confident, exuberant woman, but underneath that tenacity, energy, and ambition is a young girl trying to make good as we say in New York.  I am not what you see. Although all my friends are all smart, accomplished, and successful like me, I feel the impostor in the group. Although I have come so far...I always fear failing more than I enjoy my successes.  Although I love life, in many ways I am still that girl but also so much more. I have become a wife, a mother, a professional, a student, a traveler, a volunteer, a congregant, a friend.  I was halfway through my life before I dared talking about my family secrets. I learned that many people shared similar lives. Hearing those stories helped me feel less strange, less 'other,' more 'normal' as if that were remotely possible. They helped me heal.​ I wrote the memoir of my escape, empowerment and triumph in hope that I might help others heal. If I can repair the world or provide an ounce of solace to someone else, then my experiences will have been worthwhile. I hope I can do that for you." Kirkus Reviews calls her book, "Articulate, emotional prose brings readers into the author's struggle to reclaim her inner strength and begin a new life (“I felt a power…a strength in my physical being. My soul shifted. I would never stand down to him, or anyone, ever again”).” Penny describes in this episode how she grew up in fear and thereafter lived a life based in fear until she got help. She found a new way of living by obtaining therapy and feeling validated by others, including by those she met via Al Anon, where she was surrounded by other survivors. She earned her college degree in her 30s and refused to allow the painful life she lived in her childhood hold her back anymore. Originally from Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, where she felt like a "closet Jew," since the religion spoke to her even as a child, Penny converted to Judaism in 2016 and found a spiritual home. She loves being outdoors-cycling, hiking, traveling, and connecting to and inspiring people. She has a BS in business and management from the University of Phoenix and an MA in industrial/organizational psychology from Golden Gate University. In her spare time, she helps underserved youth learn to read, apply to college, and find jobs once they graduate, and in food pantries and other non-profits near her home in Mill Valley, California. Find out more about her work and follow her: https://www.pennylanewriter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pennylanewriter  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennylane_writer/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@writerpennylane  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

Tuesday is the registration deadline for New Jersey's Democratic Senate primary. On Monday night in South Orange the three candidates debated several topics including the Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is pushing to rezone the Citi Field parking lot for a new casino, which Jackson Heights community groups say could generate a billion dollars in economic development. Plus, a new report from a New York State watchdog and a nonprofit law firm reveals that many city public hospital psychiatric patients lack access to fresh air during extended stays, an issue advocates claim violates patient rights. In response, NYC Health and Hospitals cites safety and security concerns as reasons for restricting outdoor access. WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with reporter Caroline Lewis and former psychiatric patient Michael Kronenberg to learn more.

On the corner of 85th Street in Jackson Heights, A.R.T. (short for Art Retail Therapy), has more than just brushes and colored pencils. It's a space that invites artists and non-artists alike to share their art and life stories – or to simply get lost among the well-stocked shelves. Francisco Segarra opened A.R.T. in 202. Today, the Queer and Latinx-owned shop is a community arts center. In this episode we talk with Francisco and business partner Charlie Márquez to learn more about A.R.T., running a small business, and building a community. https://www.artretailtherapy.com/classes-events-figure-drawing-art-events/witch-craft-night-noche-de-manualidades-para-brujitxs-25-adults https://www.artretailtherapy.com/ https://epicenter-nyc.com/how-jackson-heights-art-shop-became-a-community-haven/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we go to the legendary 54 Below Cabaret room (a possible crummy snobatorium) where me AND my friend Chris got into a fight with the waiter over anchovies. So already it's a great podcast. You know you love my restaurant fight stories.

A furious job applicant was in disbelief after he learned during an interview he would be paid $12 an hour for a T.J. Maxx position. The man, whose full name was not disclosed but went by @sobeatmyass, took to social media in front of 362,000 viewers saying he was “not taking that f—king job,” on TikTok. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Wednesday, fresh from a Manhattan courtroom, Donald Trump visited a Harlem bodega where a man was stabbed to death, a stark pivot for the former president as he juggles being a criminal defendant and the Republican challenger intent on blaming President Biden for crime. In Queens, the NYPD clashed with migrant vendors and confiscated their apparently stolen merchandise on a troubled Jackson Heights block known for its illicit open-air market and hookers on the prowl. And Senator Bob Menendez may seek exoneration at his May bribery trial by blaming his wife, saying she kept him in the dark about anything that could be illegal about her dealings with New Jersey businessmen, according to court papers that were unsealed.

Over 61,000 New Yorkers have submitted a claim of EBT fraud since August of last year. Bahar Ostadan, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering the NYPD and public safety, reports on how these thefts are happening and who is targeted. And Jessica González-Rojas, NY Assemblymember (AD-34, Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Woodside) joins us for a few minutes to explain how lawmakers are dealing with the issue.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.ktfpress.comOn today's episode, Jonathan and Sy talk about what keeps them going in the work that KTF does. Hear their thoughts on:-        The spiritual and emotional practices that keep Jonathan grounded-        Why Sy only prays when he feels like it, and consumes a lot of fiction-        The importance of the image of God and living in shalom with your surroundings to Jonathan-        How Privilege and anxiety interact with each other-        Why Sy wants to show people another way of living is possible-        And Jonathan's recent newsletter recommendation about a massive, nearly untouched national park and the important environmental and cultural questions surrounding itIntroduction[An acoustic guitar softly plays six notes, the first three ascending and the last three descending – F#, B#, E, D#, B – with a keyboard pad playing the note B in the background. Both fade out as Jonathan Walton says “This is a KTF Press podcast.”]Jonathan Walton: If I hung out, and I could do this, hang out in the systemic all the time, I would not want to get out of bed. I wouldn't. Like if I just read the news and just knew the statistics and just laid my life down every day at the altar of my social media feed and my algorithm to feed the outrage machine, that would be a very, just not a fun way to live.[The song “Citizens” by Jon Guerra fades in. Lyrics: I need to know there is justice/ That it will roll in abundance/ And that you're building a city/ Where we arrive as immigrants/ And you call us citizens/ And you welcome us as children home.” The song fades out.]Sy Hoekstra: Welcome to Shake the Dust, leaving colonized faith for the kingdom of God. I'm Sy Hoekstra.Jonathan Walton: And I'm Jonathan Walton. Our topic today is what keeps us going in the work that we do here at KTF when we're constantly confronted with difficult subjects. Like what are the practices and experiences and the ideas that sustain us. We'll also be introducing our new segment, Diving Deeper into one of our recommendations from the newsletter, which we have recently decided is going to be called “Which Tab is Still Open?”Sy Hoekstra: It's not introducing it. We've done it before, we're just doing it again, but now we've named it. That's the difference.Jonathan Walton: [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: We've named it Which Tab Is Still Open?Jonathan Walton: That's exactly right.Sy Hoekstra: Before we get into everything quickly, as always… No, not as always, but as we're doing in these bonus episodes, I'm asking you, please everyone, if you support what we do—and I know that you do support what we do because you're listening to this bonus episode that is only for subscribers—please go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and give us a five-star rating. And if you're on Apple Podcasts, give us a written review. The ones that we have there are great, we so appreciate everyone who has already done this, it really does help us. That's the only reason I'm taking time to ask you to do it now. It helps people find us, it helps us in the ranking and helps us look good when people look us up if we have more ratings.So if you support what we do and want to spread our work around a little bit, that is a very quick and easy way to do it. Just pull out your phone, open Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or really any podcast app you have that allows ratings, give us a five star review. Give us that written review on Apple, even just like a sentence or two, we would so appreciate it. Thank you very much.The Emotional and Spiritual Practices that keep Jonathan groundedSy Hoekstra: Without further ado, Jonathan Walton, you're obviously a black belt of spiritual disciplines and emotional health, just a sort of, a sensei, if you will.Jonathan Walton: [laughs] Oh my.Sy Hoekstra: Should I do that? I don't know if I should say that or not.Jonathan Walton: [laughs] It's all good. You can be facetious. It's all good.Sy Hoekstra: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Give us some of the things that you do to stay grounded. Some of the spiritual disciplines, some of the emotional health practices that you do to keep yourself from losing yourself in the anxiety and everything as you go through stressful news events and deal with difficult subjects in theology and politics and oppression that we talk about all the time.Jonathan Walton: I fortunately, I have thought about this a lot, mostly because I burned outSy Hoekstra: Yeah. That'll do it.Jonathan Walton: And I have anxiety, and because of traumas, little “t” and big “T” Trauma from when I was a child. I have a high propensity for control [laughs]. So I think I've had to think about it a lot so that I could not just get by in life, but actually have thriving relationships where I'm engaged with people and can show up as myself and not as a performer trying to get approval and things like that. So I think one of the things we want to think about a lot of the times is like what is our motivation in these conversations? Why are we getting this information? Why don't we want to engage, things like that. Being able to name our feelings, where they come from and the stories we tell ourselves about them, it's just like an exceptionally helpful thing when we engage with this stuff. So I ask myself those questions regularly, like what am I feeling, why am I feeling it, and then what is the story I tell myself about that feeling? So that's one simple emotional awareness thing. And I do that on a pretty regular basis in conversations. So if this is going to be like a sensei thing, like Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid…Sy Hoekstra: Oh no…Jonathan Walton: …like you're doing these things… you're doing these things and they are hard in the beginning, but then they become natural. It's like, “oh, I'm not going to put my feelings on other people, I'm going to own my feelings.” And often, the reason I'm able to do that is because of the three prayers I pray each day, The Lord's Prayer, the Prayer of St. Francis and the Franciscan Benediction. Because the Lord's Prayer helps me see myself and see God. The prayer of St. Francis helps me out of that, how do I want to see other people, I want to see them in the same way. And then with the Franciscan Benediction, then the anger, the fear, the discomfort, all of those things are good. Those are things you ask for in the Franciscan Benediction: God to bless you with discomfort, tears, and sadness, anger, and then foolishness. So I think after that there's this thing called the Rule of Life that's very old, that I update pretty intentionally, instead of it being like a self actualization tool where I'm like, “I just want to be my best self.” It's like how can I use this so that there's actually fruitful fruit in my community, not just me? Where the fruit is interdependence, the fruit is not independence and my own personal awesomeness. And so being able to practice things daily, weekly, monthly, annually, quarterly, things like that to help me and my family and those around me flourish in ways that are transformative and helpful, as opposed to strictly by utility or productivity or self aggrandizement and things like that.Sy Hoekstra: And the Rule of Life itself is, what exactly, actually, what is it in your life?Jonathan Walton: Yeah, so the Rule of Life is like [mockingly serious voice] an ancient spiritual practice [laughter]. But the image is a trellis, that whenever I've heard it talked about with monks and things like that, there's a trellis like if you're growing a plant, like a tomato plant or a cucumber plant, or something like that, and you want it to grow up, or grape vine, you set up a trellis to help it grow so that it's more fruitful. So for us, it's like these patterns and practices and thoughts and habits help us to create a structure for us to grow. I'd like to think of it more as the scaffolding of our lives. Because when you take the scaffolding away, the building is supposed to stand. So when you take away these systems or structures that you've set up, they become second nature, those things fall apart, and then you continue to do them and you are a whole person.Like nobody is walking down the streets of Manhattan today looking at buildings full of scaffolding. When you take the scaffolding away we're supposed to be whole.Sy Hoekstra: Well…Jonathan Walton: Well, that's true. There's lots of scaffolding around.Sy Hoekstra: [laughs].Jonathan Walton: And it lasts longer than it's supposed to. And for all those people in Jackson Heights, I know your plight and I'm sorry, that it's dark on your block 10 months out of the year [laughs]. But all that to say, a Rule of Life is just an exceptionally helpful tool to be able to do that.Sy Hoekstra: So then for you, the scaffolding—that's a good New York City updating of agricultural metaphor of a trellis [laughter]. But what do you what do you actually do? Like what do you and your family actually do on a regular basis?Jonathan Walton: So one of the big monthly ones is I looked at every month of the year, and basically put something in there that all of us can look forward to together and or individually. So Priscilla knows that in our schedule, she's going to have at least three snowboarding or skiing trips in the winter. She knows that in the fall, she's going to have at least three or four hiking trips. She knows every October, we're going camping with our family and every September we try to go camping by ourselves. She knows there's two weeks every July where we are out of New York City. Now, I know that every Labor Day there's a chance for me to go away and her to take care of the kids, for me to just like be away from my children and my wife for a little while. I love them dearly, and I'm an introvert [laughter].Sy Hoekstra: Yeah. Exactly.Jonathan Walton: So things like that. So yeah, that's something that happens every month. And every day I am… this year for my New Year's resolution, shout out to 2024, for every post and thing that I have that is dealing with something difficult, I want to try and post and think about something that brings the light. So can I actually hang out in the beauty and the resistance, the delight and the struggle at the same time, and kind of show up fully in both spaces? That's what I'm committed to doing on social media.Sy Hoekstra: So that one I think is more directly related to the stuff that we do at KTF Press, and you're saying that all those other things are like the scaffolding that lets the building stand. You know it's built into the rhythm of your life, that there's things that are replenishing and peaceful coming in the not too distant future, which makes the daily stressors easier or seem like they're more, something you can overcome more easily. Is that right?Jonathan Walton: Yes. I've got equal parts depletion and equal parts filling.Sy Hoekstra: Yeah, that's great. You mentioned one of your goals for this year. What are some of the other goal setting practices? I guess you talked about how you review some of your emotions. So what are some of the other goal practices that you put in place?Jonathan Walton: Every week I write out a to do list, like every Sunday night or Monday morning, because it's usually after midnight, I sit down, I look at the to do list from the week before, I mark out everything that was done, I rewrite everything that wasn't done and I fill in the stuff for the week. I did that last year almost every week, and that's been something that's really helped me, because I can tell myself I didn't do anything and I'm worthless. That's how I feel a lot of the times, like I just haven't done enough. But if I consciously sit down and say, “Oh, these are things I accomplished this week, this is what I'm looking forward to and what I have to do next week,” and I can kind of close the chapter on one week and move forward to the next one.That's probably the most crucial thing that's helped me in being able to engage with things that are difficult, and things that are good, because I put those things in the same to do list. So I have to spend a good 10 minutes with Maia and Everest, while also “Hey, Jonathan, you need to read this article for the newsletter.” So they're beside each other, like I go back and forth between that beauty and that resistance.Sy Hoekstra: That's good. I should do the look back at my previous… When something's off my to do list, it's just gone. Like I just hit complete on my app on my phone.Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: And I should… That's a good idea actually.Jonathan Walton: That's a shout out to Flora Beck. I don't know if… oh, actually, Flora Tan now. I don't know if she's listening to this, but her reflections always challenged me. So yeah.Sy Hoekstra: Let's just assume Flora's listening. She's great.Jonathan Walton: Yes.Why Sy Only Prays When He Feels Like It, and Consumes a Lot of FictionSy Hoekstra: I come at this from such a different angle than you, man. So I will say me as a listener, if I just heard everything you said, I would get kind of stressed out and think that I was in trouble if that's what you need to be peaceful in life [laughter]. And the reason is this, it's not because anything you just said is bad, it's just because I come from such a different place, which is, I used to be very hyper-disciplined when it came to my spiritual practices. So I had prayer lists every day, like—meaning, a different list of people to pray for every day of the week. I had quiet times and just all kinds of regularized practices like that, none of which is bad.But it was bad for me because the reason I was doing it was basically out of anxiety that I wanted to be a good Christian and do things well and be a good person, and check all this stuff off my list. And basically remain caught up with Jesus [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Yeah [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: So I would get behind on my prayer list, I would get behind on my Bible reading, I would try and catch up, it would get longer and longer. Because sometimes you're just tired and you sit down to pray at night and you fall asleep [laughs]. It just so stressed me out and I was using, we've talked about this before, I was using prayer as kind of a bad substitute for mindfulness and therapy [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Yup.Sy Hoekstra: I had no sense of emotional health or insight into my own emotions at all, I just knew I was really stressed out. And then if I sat and prayed for a long time, I would get less stressed out, which I used to refer to as like “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding,” And I now refer to as mindfulness [laughter]. Because I realized I could actually do, I can accomplish that same sort of ridding myself of anxiety without prayer, which doesn't mean that prayer is useless, or that God shouldn't bring you peace when you pray. What it means is I was using God to achieve an end for myself. It was not a relational, I wasn't there to commune with God, I was there to use God as a stress reliever.So the way that I stay grounded, and the way that I live in my own emotions and put myself in a place where I am more able to handle the stress of life because I'm not so stressed out by my spiritual practices all the time, is I read the Bible and I pray, and I talk to God when I actually want to. Which if you grew up like me, that idea sets off alarm bells in your head.Jonathan Walton: [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: Because you think that that means that you are giving into your flesh, that you are just not being disciplined, you're going to lose out, you're going to backslide and drift into the way of the world, and all these other phrases that basically mean you're going to lose out because you're not doing something in a rote way. And I really had to lean into all the scriptures where God talks about spiritual practices and worship and everything that are empty of love for him and says, “I don't care about any of that. It disgusts me. Stop doing it.” Which he says over and over again. So I did take hold of that and get kind of into the real, get into a realistic relationship with Jesus where I'm actually talking to a being who I want to be talking to, as opposed to just doing things out of rote obligation.Jonathan Walton: And the fruit of that is a closer relationship with God.Sy Hoekstra: Yes. Right, it is.Jonathan Walton: You didn't backslide, you didn't fall into the sea of forgetfulness. You've actually cultivated a wonderful relationship with God rooted in your desire to be with him and his desire to be with you, and that is a beautiful thing.Sy Hoekstra: And my desire to be with God has increased since I have stopped. Because when I wasn't doing things this way, I fundamentally related to God in obligatory ways. Like the same way you don't want to do any obligation, I didn't want to hang out with God [laughter]. That's where I was. So anyways, it's interesting that because we start in different places, and because God knows both of us, we do two very different approaches to things and we come out the other end more peaceful and happier and closer to God, because, I don't know. Because of the stuff that we did that actually correlated to how we feel. I'm just making another in our million plugs for emotional health and awareness. Everybody, we got to do it [laughter].Jonathan Walton: It's true. It's true.Sy Hoekstra: Oh, one other important thing for me is fiction, which is… I spend a lot of time reading, listening to, thinking about all different kinds of fictional stories. I mean, I've said before I listen to like lots of sci-fi and fantasy and all that stuff like any other 35 year old, White millennial.Jonathan Walton: [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: White male millennial [laughs]. But I actually think it's extremely important for us, people who are specifically called to be ambassadors of the kingdom, to be able to consistently exercise our imagination. Because we are supposed to be thinking about how to change the world on a very fundamental level, kind of all the time. We're supposed to be bringing in new realities or praying for them or trying to. I'm not saying you, man, again, me as a younger Christian, I would have felt a whole lot of pressure around that idea of, “You have to bring in a new reality.” [laughter] But you know what I mean.Jonathan Walton: Yeah.Sy Hoekstra: That's what we represent and that's what our God does and is after, is a fundamental change and things. This is why I'm pretty sympathetic to abolitionist politics, because they are the ones imagining the most radical changes for us, and for our society and for the most marginalized.

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Falguni Lakhani Adams is an Emmy Award-winning producer and executive with Vice TV and another one of my long-lost soul sisters. She is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate, a mom, a director, a writer, a mindfulness coach, and an entrepreneur, and she has more than 20 years of experience producing creative nonfiction stories for broadcast TV, digital media, and long-form audio documentaries. She has worked on projects such as Unknown Amazon with Pedro Andrade, The Search For Q, Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11, and Black Market with Michael K. Williams. You also may have heard of the very popular United Shades of America, as well as Belly of The Booth. She also just happens to have a very long list of credits for NBC News, and MSNBC, including 10 years at Dateline NBC. Her focus on production and community has earned her space in Veronica Beard's Make It Happen campaign. She is also an active member with Chief, Co-Creator of Getting Hotter, and CEO of Sorry, Not Sorry, Productions. I'm sorry, because I don't know how this woman is standing up. I mean, she is doing it all. And she has fantastic hair. I hope you guys enjoy as we peel back the layers of her illustrious 20-year career, which is as colorful as it is impactful. I really loved our conversation, where every turn was a story, every anecdote a lesson, and every laugh a memory. Tune in and let's get Tuckered Out together with the incredible Falguni Lakhani Adams.    We talked about:    Meet Falguni (2:48)The hippo that ate her grandfather's leg (4:40)Representation and inclusivity + The White House Diwali event (11:33)Vice TV, 'Sikhs In America', + Falguni's efforts toward amplifying diverse voices (24:17)Journalistic integrity + the power of authentic storytelling (34:15)Upcoming projects + disrupting stigma around aging and going through body changes (38:30)Rebranding random and learning to flow with the opportunities that flow our way along the career path (48:25)Growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens (57:00)Rapid Fire Questions (1:05:00)Connect with Falguni: InstagramLinkedinLet's talk Connect:InstagramThis podcast is produced by Ginni Media.

Many independent publishers feel a great divide between them and the Big 5 publishers. One of the biggest issues is access to various sales markets, such as bookstores, retail stores, and more. The good news is that there are new ways that these major publishers and indies can work together to the betterment of both.One such way is through distribution. It can be quite difficult for independent publishers to land traditional distribution, but some indie publishers have found a path through Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster Vice President of Publisher Services Keith Parent joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share details about how to apply.PARTICIPANTSKeith Parent is Vice President of Publisher Services at Simon & Schuster. Keith originally joined S&S as a Sales Manager in the International Sales department in 2014 and returned to S&S in 2017 as an Account Executive in the Distribution Division. In 2022 Keith was promoted to Vice President of Publisher Services. In his role as Vice President, Keith manages the team tasked with supporting and maintaining all distribution client partnerships; providing sales, marketing, and publishing related strategic guidance to all independent publishers distributed by Simon & Schuster U.S. Prior to joining S&S, Keith held sales and business development roles with academic publishers such as Wiley, Sage Publications, and Congressional Quarterly Press. Keith is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland and a proud resident of Jackson Heights, Queens.  Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 4,000 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipLearn more about applying for traditional distribution through Simon & Schuster here: https://www.simonandschusterpublishing.com/sns-distribution/Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow Keith Parent on:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-parent-34548523/

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Israel and continues to call for humanitarian aid for all of those impacted by the conflict. Plus, the U.S. The Attorney's Office in New Jersey has opened an investigation into Trenton's Police Department. Also, WNYC's Karen Yi reports from a food pantry in Jackson Heights as rising food prices push more New Yorkers to rely on free meals. And finally, we nod to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a survivor of the disease.

We're keeping it real on this week's interview with founder of Awake NY Angelo Baque. Angelo was kind enough to host us in his office for a wide-ranging conversation on not intellectualizing white tees, ball droopage, whether or not Awake is a streetwear brand and where the hell streetwear is even at these days, the pile of bodies it takes to get fuck you money, finding humility is sobriety, turning down Virgil Alboh's offer to make him a made man, assessing his brand's new NYC flagship, hiring friend of the show Hugo Mendoza, T-shirts that bring the titties out, aging gracefully, the last two creative blocks in Manhattan, how seeding has changed and his white whale Don Mattingly, creating his own job title and when he knew it was time to leave the nest, the get your own shit mindset, everyone being at the mercy of Instagram, why Queens is number 1 in the game right now, weighing in on his boy Tremaine Emory's current situation with their ex-employer Supreme, the moodboard inside your mind and finding your sweet spot, how cool parents change everything, the one thing COVID got right, Jackson Heights fever dreams, his poetry pussy cringe phase, breaking down the Latina emotional terrorism playbook and much more on this deep and dependable episode of The Only Podcast That Matters™. For more Throwing Fits, check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/throwingfits.

https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-new-york-city/ Hear about travel to New York City as the Amateur Traveler talks to Rebecca Shoval from Not Just Tourists NYC about her adopted home in the city that never sleeps. Why should you go to New York City?  Rebecca says, "I think someone should come to New York for so many reasons. I think it's this incredibly vibrant place. It exudes life and I find walking around the city, it really just gives you energy. It's also this vibrant multicultural place where you can really see the way that there's so much commitment to the city and to the culture and to people really living in something resembling harmony next to each other... or at least ignoring each other and not getting in each other's business. There are so many different things to do." Rebecca says that the city has changed since COVID-19. She highlights how the city has recovered and transformed from the pandemic's impacts, offering a unique perspective on what makes New York a vibrant and dynamic place. Rebecca recommends exploring different boroughs and neighborhoods within New York City. The city's diversity is reflected in its various neighborhoods, each with its own cultural influences and attractions. She particularly recommends Queens, known for its ethnic neighborhoods like Jackson Heights and Flushing, offering immersive food tours and unique experiences. Public transportation is an essential part of the New York experience. Rebecca emphasizes the convenience of using apps like MyMTA, MTA Bus Time, and Train Time to navigate the city's extensive subway, bus, and train systems. The ease of using Apple Pay or Samsung Pay to access public transit now makes travel efficient and hassle-free.  The Staten Island Ferry offers stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, Southern Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey. It's a free ferry that provides a unique and picturesque perspective of iconic landmarks. Rebecca suggests taking this ferry to get a feel for the city's beauty from the water. The Tenement Museum provides insights into New York's immigrant history, showcasing how various ethnic communities lived and worked. She would recommend that museum or the New York Historical Society instead of a trip to the World Trade Center Memorial for those interested in history. Walking across iconic bridges like the Brooklyn Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge provides breathtaking city views. Additionally, taking city ferries offers an alternative way to see New York's skyline from the water.  Rebecca recommends seeing New York from above but suggests skipping touristy skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and opting for bars or restaurants with panoramic views. The Graduate Hotel's rooftop bar on Roosevelt Island is recommended for its exceptional view of Manhattan and surrounding areas. You have to check out the entertainment scene in New York. Broadway is amazing for its incredible talent and performances, while jazz enthusiasts are advised to explore smaller venues like Arthur's Tavern, Cellar Dog, and Somewhere Nowhere for a more interactive experience. Try visiting parks like Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, and Domino's Sugar Factory, which offer unique recreational spaces and city views.  For ionic New York food, you have to consider getting bagels and pizza. Joe's Pizza and Tompkins Square Bagels are Rebecca's favorites. Try street food, especially halal carts which are much more prevalent than hot dog stands in New York these days. Try some cuisine you can't get at home like Caribbean food, regional Chinese, or Burmese cuisine. Eat something at a bodega. Rebecca's favorite restaurants include the experimental restaurant Fulgrances in Brooklyn which is notable for its rotating chefs and wine selection. Another favorite is Little Myanmar in the East Village, which serves Burmese food. She recommends the pasta at Nona Dora's (even the Gluten-free). Reservations are advised due to ongoing restaurant challenges post-pandemic. Use the Rezy app. Wear comfortable shoes, carry a reusable water bottle, and bring a sense of adventure as you explore one of the world's greatest cities, New York City.

Early episodes of Sesame Street from the late 1960s show five-year-olds walking streets alone, talking to strangers, and playing on vacant lots, but when those episodes were released on DVD years later a warning was added at the beginning saying “The following is intended for adult viewing only and may not be suitable for young viewers.” I read about this in ‘Stolen Focus', the massive bestseller by Johann Hari, our guest in Chapter 121. Johann went on in his book to discuss how ‘the confinement of our children' is contributing to our plummeting ability to focus and he brought the idea to light wonderfully in his book by spotlighting the activism of Lenore Skenazy. Lenore Skenazy is a Jackson Heights, New York mom of two who wrote a 2008 column for The New York Sun titled ‘Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride The Subway Alone.' The article set off a huge media firestorm where Lenore was dubbed “America's Worst Mom.” Undeterred, Lenore went on to coin the phrase “free-range kids”, write a bestselling book by the same name, and then five years ago co-founded a non-profit called ‘Let Grow' which aims to give kids back the developmentally crucial ‘vitamin' our culture has removed from childhood: independence! Before her current work, Lenore wrote for The New York Daily News, New York Sun, and Mad Magazine (!). She has degrees from Yale and Columbia and is on the front lines of movements to bring back trust, independence, and free play in our children. She has created The Let Grow Project which partners with schools to give students the simple homework assignment to “Go home and do something new, on your own.” She created ‘Take Our Children to the Park & Leave Them There Day' as a day for children to learn how to play without constant supervision. And Let Grow, the organization she co-founded with Jonathan Haidt (our guest in Chapter 103), Dr. Peter Gray, and Daniel Shuchman, has been helping to draft and sponsor 'free-range kid' legislation supporting reasonable child independence. To date, they have helped pass laws in eight states. Join us as we discuss: recess, preventing anxiety in kids, the problem with child protective services, getting attention in activism today, the importance of fun, and, of course, Lenore's three most formative books... Let's flip the page into Chapter 127 now... --- You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/127 Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future chapter: 1-833-READ-A-LOT.   Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/3mail  3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Judy Blume and Quentin Tarantino. 3 Books is published on the lunar calendar with each of the 333 chapters dropped on the exact minute of every single full moon all the way up to April 26, 2040. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and is 100% non-profit with no ads, no sponsors, no commercials, and no interruptions. 3 Books has 3 clubs including the End of the Podcast Club, the Cover to Cover Club, and the Secret Club, which operates entirely through the mail and is only accessible by calling 1-833-READ-A-LOT. Each chapter is hosted by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, etc. For more info check out: https://www.3books.co

New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has passed away. Plus, members of the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild rallied in New York City as the City Council voted on a resolution to support them. And, the city is in the market for a new head of housing. Also, Mayor Eric Adams says there's no more room for migrants in the city. And finally, there's a boom of street vendors across the five boroughs. WNYC's Arya Sundaram takes us to Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.

Show Notes:0:37 - Jackson Heights, Queens in New York0:42 - Cambridge, Massachusetts1:54 - Picasso3:39 - Barnes and Noble, Union Square3:51 - Denyse Schmidt 4:12 - Drunk Love in a Log Cabin by Denyse Schmidt 4:27 - Gee's Bend quilters4:28 - Denyse Schmidt 5:15 - Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration: 20 New Designs with Historic Roots by Denyse Schmidt5:19 - Gee's Bend quilters5:26 - Purl Soho 6:48 - Sears 8:32 - Sherri Lynn Wood13:58 - Modern Quilt Guild14:04 - Cambridge Modern Quilt Guild15:03 - Procreate 15:54 - A Song for my Father quilt by Maritza17:01 and 17:33 - Procreate 20:12 - Complementary colors20:14 - Triadic colors20:14 - Quadratic colors20:19 - Shades20:20 - Tints20:21 - Color temperature21:13 - Tones21:21 - Grayscale 21:25 - Shades22:43 - Kona Cotton in Bright Pink22:44 and 22:51 - Kona Cotton in Celestial Blue23:25 - New England 23:26 - New York 23:29 - Florida23:30 - Texas23:44 - Relativity of color24:07 - Kona Cotton in Celestial Blue25:52, 26:11 and 27:16 - QuiltCon28:49 - Kona Cotton29:32 - Massachusetts30:40 - Double wedding rings30:59 - Trapunto31:10 - Olfa ruler 6in x 12in31:58 - Victoria Van Der Laan Quilts (@victoria_vanderlaan)32:02 - Jennifer Candon (@jennifercandon)32:52 - Chawne Kimber (@cauchycomplete)33:21 - Kelly Spell (@kellyspell)34:14 - The Quilty Architect (@thequiltyarchitect)Follow Maritza:Instagram - @SotoSewnhttps://sotosewn.com/Follow Us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

This week's Lunch Therapy patient, Anya von Bremzen, is the author of a brand new book, National Dish, that's been called "a fast-paced, entertaining travelogue" by The New York Times. In today's episode, we learn all about the ways Russia uses borsch for propaganda, the meat pie with ketchup she ate growing up (her family's version of "pizza"), living in Jackson Heights, and living part time in Istanbul. We also learn about the ways food and nationalism intersect, being a winner at the very first James Beard awards, and how beloved New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast came to do the cover of her book.

When he wasn't making ends meet as a handyman or selling lumber or heating oil around New York City, John Hedderson was making big and bold paintings about the people, places, and pets that made up his world. Since his death in front of a blank canvas in 2016, his daughter MaryAnn has been trying to go through his art and put it out into the world, including at an art show opening on Saturday, June 10, and running through the end of July at Espresso 77 in Jackson Heights, Queens.

EXTRA CONTENT ON PATREON! Usama gets cancelled at an Eid party, fights in Jackson Heights, and lots of other wildness from Eid!

Jackson Heights in Queens is not New York's biggest neighborhood or most populous, but it is considered the city's most diverse. In fact, this pocket outside of LaGuardia Airport might be the most diverse area in the world. Researchers believe more than 160 languages are spoken here. But it wasn't always that way. Builders planning for Jackson Heights in the early 20th century wanted it to be an all-white, homogenous enclave. Pat Kiernan and NY1 reporter Clodagh McGowan take a look at how the neighborhood has changed during the 1900s, and again after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before moving to LA, Chris was born and raised in Queens, New York. He remembers visiting his abuela in Jackson Heights, where more than 150 languages are spoken. Today, he talks to the New York State Senator who reps Jackson Heights, Jessica Ramos, about her career serving one of the most diverse communities in the world.

Tiffany Cabán, NYC Council Member (District 22, Astoria, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside and Rikers Island), talks about the progressive caucus's hopes to reduce the "size and scope of the NYPD" and other budget priorities.

Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you'd have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters.Set in 1995, La Cabina Telefónica is a bilingual audio novela that tells the story of Matty Cardona, a Colombian immigrant who launched Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 to do just that. She runs the shop in Jackson Heights, Queens with her daughter Rossy and offers calling, printing, faxing, money transfers and much more to her local clients. Each episode includes a phone call in a phone booth at Matty's, with a different story about familia, love and community.Listen only on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bhdzSsRzCVE9bkrjjgNtI?si=489fc791379240abLearn more about the show here: https://www.ochentastudio.com/la-cabina-telefonica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antes de los teléfonos celulares y el internet fueran cosa de todos los días, para hacer una llamada a larga distancia tenías que caminar un par de cuadras hasta una cabina telefónica y pagar por unos minutos de llamadas de un lado al otro del mundo.La Cabina Telefónica es una audionovela bilingüe que cuenta la historia de Matty Cardona, una mujer colombiana que fundó su negocio Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 en Jackson Heights, Queens, para hacer exactamente eso. Cada episodio es una llamada, una historia sobre el barrio; una historia sobre amor, familia y comunidad. Protagonizado por la estrella pop colombiana Fanny Lu y la actriz colombo-estadounidense Isabella Gómez (One Day At a Time's).Escucha La Cabina Telefónica solo en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bhdzSsRzCVE9bkrjjgNtI?si=d0a9de6f7ffd4867Conoce más sobre el show aquí: https://www.ochentastudio.com/la-cabina-telefonica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine: The Butchery Cabernet Sauvignon from MoldovaBIO:Cynthia Ángel is the oldest daughter of Colombian immigrants. Born and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens Cynthia began her career as a production assistant for a VFX company. Within a few months Cynthia was promoted to production manager and then transitioned into commercial producing, winning Clios and Cannes Lions for her campaigns for Spotify, Google, Nike, Vevo and Amazon. Although commercial work proved to be a source of income, Cynthia's deep rooted love for film led her to found her own creative studio- D L A Films. Focusing on diversity in front of and behind the camera, Cynthia's goal is to bring cinematic and compelling stories to life all while giving a voice to the voiceless. SUN is Cynthia's first feature length film project and a continuation of her intention to tell the stories of those who come from backgrounds similar to her own.Website: www.dlafilms.com Cynthia Ángel IGDLA Films IG

A native of New York, Chris Slattery followed his dream to support pregnant women and girls in a crisis with practical alternatives to abortion, launching EMC (Expectant Mother Care) FrontLine Pregnancy Centers in mid-town Manhattan in 1985. EMC, led by Chris, was NYC's first crisis pregnancy center. Chris pioneered the use of onsite ultrasound and pre-natal care in a crisis center in the mid-80s, and introduced 3D and 4D ultrasound in lifesaving work when the technology was first available. He also introduced mobile ultrasounds alongside sidewalk counseling teams in major cities, at abortion clinics. EMC has offered over 100,000 pregnant women in crisis – free pregnancy testing, on-site ultrasounds, pro-life counseling, onsite subsidized pre-natal care, STD testing, and on-site adoption arrangements, referrals for housing and legal aid, and material assistance. Chris is married to Eileen Tierney, and they have four children. Chris launched the first Mobile Ultrasound Clinic, in a major US city, on the streets of the Bronx, and Jackson Heights, Queens. EMC launched “Operation FrontLine” in late February 2007, and has drawn national, and local media attention to this innovation, such as a November '07 profile on the CBN-700 Club, and EMC has been featured on ABC Nightline. Chris was the confirmation sponsor for Dr. Bernard Nathanson, and was awarded the Champion for Life award by John Cardinal O'Connor. Website: emcfrontline.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

Jessica Ramos, New York State Senator (D, District 13 - Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and parts of Astoria and Woodside in Queens), offers a post-midterms debrief and a progressive view of the path ahead for state Democrats. She also discusses her proposal to raise the minimum wage in New York City and its suburbs to $21.25 an hour by 2026 ($20 an hour in the rest of the state).

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how elections are financed, and what it means for our democracy. How Do Elections Change When Taxpayers Help Pay For Them?First, we'll talk with a local elected official who has sought office both in New York City's system of public financing for political campaigns, and in a state election where all her money came from donors. NYC Council Member Tiffany Cabán (District 22, Astoria, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside and Rikers Island) discusses what running for office looks like under those different systems, and how money can affect a candidate's priorities. A Public Campaign Finance System for the Empire StateNext, we hear about some changes to the campaign finance system that experts at the Brennan Center argue could make our elections more democratic. Chisun Lee, director of the Brennan Center's Elections and Government Program previews a new program for a public financing system similar NYC's for the whole state, and more on the impact of dark money on politics. Who's Funding Albany Lawmakers' Campaigns?Then, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist Jon Campbell brings his reporting and analysis on how candidates vying for New York State offices are filling their campaign war-chests ahead of next month's midterm elections. Plus, callers try to guess whether a given big-money donor contributed to the campaign of incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, or Republican challenger Lee Zeldin. Throughout the show, voters who have given to political campaigns call in to explain what motivated their decision. Visit The People's Guide To Power for more information and episodes.

The majority of the New York City Council members are new and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. Over the next year Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. This week, Councilmember Shekar Krishnan talks about his priorities for District 25, which includes the neighborhoods of Elmhurst and Jackson Heights. On today's '51 Council Members in 52 Weeks,' District 25's @CMShekarK brought the 34th Ave Open Streets as part of his "show & tell" pic.twitter.com/5LAnjg4NdE — The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast (@BrianLehrer) July 15, 2022   Catch up with all the interviews here.

Francisco Moya, New York City Council member (District 21, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Corona in Queens, including Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Lefrak City and LaGuardia Airport), talks about his priorities for his district.

Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers and very special guest co-host Dr. Manuel Moreno (Manolo's dad)!Games played: Rated D for Dolly Parton submitted by Mr. B and his “Queen Bs” (his homeroom) from Kenosha, Wisconsin, Dr. Themesong submitted by Alex from Hollister, California sometimes, and Dr. Ice Cream with rules by Hilson Reidpath from Okinawa, JapanCallers: Jordan from Seattle, Washington; Brentt from Wilmington, North Carolina; Koda from Seattle, Washington; Vivian from San Francisco, California; Madison & Nate from Jackson Heights, Queens, New York; Delfi from Winchester, England, UKOutro theme ocarina cover by Tim from Bothell, WashingtonThis episode sponsored by:  Magic Spoon - Go to magicspoon.com/GAMESHOW and use the code GAMESHOW to save $5 off!Every Plate - Go to everyplate.com and enter code GAMESHOW179 to get started with EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal!

The majority of the New York City Council members are new and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. Over the next year Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. This week, Councilmember Tiffany Cabán talks about her priorities for District 22, which includes Astoria, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside and Rikers Island. Catch up with all the interviews here.